Quick and easy portobello mushroom pizza ready in 20 minutes. This recipe is a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza and can be made vegan and gluten-free.
I first tried portobello “no-crust” pizza at a restaurant in Miami and instantly fell in love. The large mushroom caps make a satisfying base that holds sauce, cheese, and toppings—no dough required.
Instead of pizza dough, each pizza uses a whole portobello mushroom cap for a naturally gluten-free, low-carb crust. Compared with some alternative crusts like cauliflower, portobellos stay meaty and flavorful.
This simple portobello mushroom pizza is:
- Quick to prepare — ready in about 20 minutes
- Vegan (when using vegan cheese)
- Gluten-free
- Low carb
- Healthy and satisfying
- Made with just a few basic ingredients plus optional toppings
Tips for making portobello mushroom pizza:
- Choose your cheese: mozzarella is classic, and a little cheddar adds flavor. Goat cheese is another delicious option. For a vegan version, use vegan mozzarella.
- Keep it low carb by using a low-sugar or no-sugar pizza sauce.
- Try pesto instead of tomato sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Meat lovers can add cooked ground turkey, chicken, or pepperoni as toppings.
- Vegetable options include olives, onions, green peppers, jalapeños, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes.
- If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water to avoid soggy pizzas.
- These are full-sized portobello pizzas, so serve them as a main or substantial side, not bite-sized appetizers.
- Avoid over-baking; mushrooms release water if cooked too long. Bake only until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (about 200°C) or use the broil/grill setting for a quick finish.
- Portobello pizzas are best served fresh; leftovers can become watery after refrigeration.
How do I cook portobello mushrooms in the oven?
Place the prepared mushrooms, topped and ready, on a tray greased with oil. Bake on a high setting or under the broiler for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and toppings are heated through.
How long do I cook portobello mushrooms in the oven?
About 10 minutes is typically enough—just until cheese has melted and is slightly golden. Cooking longer risks water release from the mushrooms.
How do you clean a portobello mushroom cap?
Remove the stem with a knife and gently wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel. Avoid soaking mushrooms or rinsing them under running water; if you do rinse, dry them thoroughly before assembling to prevent excess moisture while baking.
What kind of mushrooms are best for this pizza?
Large caps like portobello mushrooms are ideal because they form a sturdy, pizza-sized base.
How to make portobello mushroom pizza?
Clean and remove the stems from the portobello caps, place caps gill-side up on a greased baking tray, add pizza sauce, your choice of toppings, plenty of cheese, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Bake under broil or on a high oven setting for about 10 minutes. Finish with grated Parmesan, extra seasoning, or crushed red pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might like other easy Italian dinner ideas such as simple one-pot pastas, spinach lasagna rolls, or slow-cooker Alfredo variations.
Recipe
Portobello Mushroom Pizza (Low Carb)
Abeer Rizvi
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Ingredients
- 4 Portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1/3 cup Your choice of toppings (I used olives and red peppers)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, for topping
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems.
- Place mushrooms on a cookie tray sprayed with oil, caps gill-side up.
- Spread pizza sauce over each mushroom cap.
- Add your choice of vegetables or cooked meats, then top with plenty of mozzarella.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over each pizza.
- Place the tray on the middle oven rack and broil or grill for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and finish with Parmesan, extra seasoning, and crushed red pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use low-fat mozzarella or vegan cheese for a lighter version.
- Best enjoyed fresh straight from the oven.
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information and accuracy is not guaranteed.
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